Villa Palmera

About Villa Palmera

Villa Palmera is an unrated self-catering villa on the south-east side of Ibiza, in the Playa d'en Bossa area. It suits travellers who want a private base with a kitchen, an outdoor pool and a garden, away from the busiest strip of the beach but still close to the island's main clubs and the airport. The accommodation is a whole villa, so it works for families or groups who prefer to cook and eat in rather than eat out every evening.

The property is not part of a hotel chain or a resort complex. It has a long list of facilities including a washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, oven, toaster and coffee maker, plus a fireplace, a terrace and a solarium. There is free Wi-Fi, a TV and a CD player. The villa offers free car parking and a car rental service can be arranged. Guests should confirm the exact layout and number of bedrooms with the property before booking.

Location: Playa d'en Bossa

Villa Palmera is in the Playa d'en Bossa area, on the south coast of Ibiza. Playa d'en Bossa is the longest beach on the island, with a line of hotels, bars and the big clubs set back from the sand. The villa itself is on Carrer Del Capsigrany, a residential street away from the main beachfront. The straight-line distance to the beach is 2.5 km, so a car or taxi is needed to reach the sand and the club zone.

Ibiza Town and the Dalt Vila walled old town are 2.5 km away as the crow flies. The Phoenician-Punic necropolis of Puig des Molins is 2.1 km away. In high summer the area is busy with club-goers and beach crowds. In the shoulder months of May, June and September the pace is quieter, and the residential streets around the villa are calm. The property has a garden and a pool, so it works as a retreat from the busier parts of the south coast.

Rooms and facilities

Villa Palmera is listed as an apartment or villa, which suggests it has multiple rooms. The facilities include air conditioning, a safe, a desk, a hairdryer, toiletries, a bidet and a bath. There is a cot available, so the property can accommodate a baby. The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, an oven, a microwave, a dishwasher and a toaster, plus a coffee maker. The villa has a washing machine, an iron and board, and a laundry service is listed.

Guests arriving late should confirm the check-in procedure with the property, as there is no 24-hour reception. The villa has a CD player, a radio and a TV. The pay-per-view facility may require a deposit or a code – check with the owner. The terrace, the patio and the solarium are outdoor spaces for relaxing. The garden and the outdoor pool are shared among the guests of the villa. The property is non-smoking inside.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 4.7 km straight line from Villa Palmera. A taxi takes about 10 minutes by road. In summer, buses run from the airport to Playa d'en Bossa and Ibiza Town; the stop is about 2.5 km from the villa, so a short taxi ride is needed from the bus stop. A hire car collected at the airport is a practical option, as the villa has free car parking. The car rental service listed at the property means guests can arrange a car after arrival.

Ibiza Town port is 3.1 km straight line from the villa. Ferries from the port connect to Formentera (La Savina), Palma, Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia. From the port, a taxi or a hire car is the easiest way to reach the villa. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer, and some bus lines run less often. The villa is in a residential area, so a car is useful for shopping and exploring the south coast. Guests should check the island bus operator for current timetables.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest beach is Playa d'en Bossa, 2.5 km straight line from the villa. It is a long sandy beach with shallow water, backed by bars and the large club venues. Talamanca, a calm bay on the other side of the marina, is 4.1 km away. The Dalt Vila walled old town of Ibiza Town is 2.5 km away, with the cathedral at the top and the Renaissance walls. The Puig des Molins necropolis, a Phoenician-Punic burial site and a UNESCO World Heritage component, is 2.1 km away.

The Phoenician settlement of Sa Caleta, another UNESCO site, is 7.9 km straight line from the villa. The Ses Salines Natural Park, with its salt pans and dunes, lies to the south. The highest point on the island, Sa Talaia at about 475 m, is west of the villa. The local food speciality is bullit de peix, a fish stew served in two courses, and arròs a banda, a rice dish. Many restaurants in Playa d'en Bossa and Ibiza Town serve these, but the villa's kitchen means guests can also cook their own.

A day from Villa Palmera

A day from Villa Palmera could start with breakfast on the terrace or by the pool. Drive 2.5 km to Playa d'en Bossa for a morning on the sand. The water is calm and shallow near the shore. After a swim, walk along the beach or have a coffee at one of the beachfront bars. In the late morning, drive 2.5 km to Ibiza Town and park near the port. Walk up into Dalt Vila, the walled old town, and explore the narrow streets, the cathedral and the views from the ramparts.

For lunch, buy supplies at a supermarket in Ibiza Town and return to the villa to eat on the patio. In the afternoon, rest by the pool or visit the Puig des Molins necropolis, 2.1 km away. As the sun drops, drive to a cove on the south-west coast, such as Cala d'Hort, to see Es Vedrà from a distance. Dinner can be cooked at the villa or eaten at a restaurant in Playa d'en Bossa. The drive back to the villa is short. The garden and the terrace are quiet places to end the evening.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check with Villa Palmera whether it is open in winter. July and August are the peak months, with the highest demand and the busiest beaches and clubs. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the type of accommodation and the season, is reduced in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate on the Govern de les Illes Balears site.

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